Thursday, July 17, 2008

CRUNK!!! ENERGY DRINK CONTINUES ITS EXPANSION WITH DISTRIBUTION IN THE NORTHEAST


New York, NY (July 17, 2008) – Solvi Brands has announced that it will expand the distribution of CRUNK!!! Energy Drink to the Northeast through a partnership with Polar Beverages, Inc. – one of the country’s largest independent soft-drink bottlers. Polar Beverages’ 125 plus-years of experience and distribution success throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and upstate New York will ensure CRUNK!!! Energy Drink continues to reach new consumers, and meet their demand for the growing brand.

“We are excited to add CRUNK!!! Energy Drink to the Polar family,” said Ralph Crowley, President and CEO of Polar Beverages Inc. “We know that there is pent up demand for the brand throughout the Northeast.” Crowley continues to say, “When deciding which independent beverages to work with, we look at several criteria. These include a strong and growing brand, quality management team, solid financial structure, marketing expertise, and overall support. CRUNK!!! and Solvi Brands LLC met our strict criteria for success.”

“Through their proven direct store delivery operations and strong customer relationships Polar Beverages Inc. has a long history of building successful brands in New England. Their experience and expertise coupled with our local sales and field marketing team, led by industry veteran Tom Cullity, will ensure Crunk is next in a long line of successes,” said Tom Mahlke, President and CEO of Solvi Brands.

CRUNK!!! Energy Drink is part of youth culture uniquely and authentically positioned through music. CRUNK!!! has established relationships with leading musical artists across multiple genres including Lil Jon, Pitbull, Jackyl, and sponsors up-and-coming artists such as After Midnight Project, Bohagon, School Boy Humor, and Gillmor. CRUNK!!! connects to consumers through these and other artists and their high energy music.
LIL JON/BME...CITRUS CRUNK LAUNCH PARTY

RAHIEM SHABAZZ NOMINATED FOR 'JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR 'AWARD



Atlanta, GA (News Wire) July 12, 2008 – The industry will come together on July, 28th to celebrate the nomination of hip-hop journalist and filmmaker Rahiem Shabazz, for the Journalist of the Year Award. The celebration for the Shabazz’s nomination will take place at the ultra sexy Sutra Lounge in Midtown Atlanta and is being presented by Exclusive Access Magazine, MyModelTalk.com and Exclusive Photography. The star studded EURWEB.COM Award Show will be held on August 1, 2008 at the Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles, where industry elites will convey from all over the country.EURWEB.COM is a prestigious awards show in its own right. According to Exclusive Access Magazine, The EURWEB.COM Award Show is the brainchild of legendary media mogul Lee Bailey. EURWEB.COM is ranked as the 3rd most popular website among African Americans according to the Black Data Research and #20 out of the top 100 entertainment sites in existence

'TMI BOYZ'...TAKEOVER TEXAS!!!!!!


(STEAL-DJ FAT ALBERTA-TMI BOYZ)

TMI Boyz are killing it! In an industry that's ripe with decreased
sales across the board, it sure is nice to see a Southern indie label doing well.

TMI Boys hit a chart high of #6 on the Billboard Rap Sales Chart, which
prompted the good folks at Billboard to call us for an interview. With
almost 30,000 CDs sold (at chain stores and independent stores), TMI Boyz
are releasing their fourth and last single from "Grinding For A Purpose."

"I MADE IT" is a song that expresses how we all feel about what our
18 month grind has achieved! The Shawty Redd produced track is melodic
and a great summer hit!! It has been burning at the clubs for months
and is about to take radio by storm.

TMI Boyz are available for shows by calling Reese at 409.256.7313.

Nominated for an Ozone Award this year, be sure to catch the guys
in Houston as the Ozone Awards come to their home town, August 8-11!

Thanks to all of the major labels that are expressing interest in TMI Boyz!
Wendy Day can be reached at 404.474.1999 or RapCoalition@aol.com

For interviews and drops, please call Nancy Byron or Stacy at 832.220.6071
or Nancyb@ogpr.net

"I am impressed with their never ending grind. These guys just want it."
--DJ Michael "5000" Watts (Owner, SwishaHouse and key Houston DJ)

"These guys are the next to blow. They work hard and have great music."
--DJ Bigga Rankin (Real Ni@@a Radio)

"I love their mindset and the effort they put forth in everything they do."
--Wendy Day (Rap Coalition)

"Keep doing your thing. The music you got in the vaults is even better."
--Young Buck (rapper)

"Doing it the right way! Building a story at streets BEFORE attacking radio."
--Tony Neal (President of The Core DJs)